Communication Courses
Communication Curriculum
| Prerequisites | 6 Credits |
|---|---|
| One year of college-level proficiency in a non-native language as required by BA | 6 |
| Major Courses | 42 Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 240 Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMM 495: Internship | 6 |
| COMM 498: Pre- Capstone | 1 |
| COMM 499 Senior Capstone | 2 |
| Choose one of the required concentrations | 30 |
Public Relations Concentration
| Concentration Courses | 30 Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 220: Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 310: Foundations of Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 314: Copy Writing for Media | 3 |
| COMM 315: Methods of Public Relations Research | 3 |
| COMM 360: Mass Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| COMM 380: Communication & Conflict | 3 |
| COMM 402: Campaigns and Special Event Publicity | 3 |
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | |
| COMM 225: Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 312: Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 316: Strategic Communication | 3 |
| COMM 318: International Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 321/421: Competitive Speech and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 370: Listening Behavior | 3 |
| COMM 401: Crisis and Emergency Management Communication | 3 |
| COMM 441: Rhetorical Criticism | 3 |
| COMM 450: Persuasion | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the following: | |
| MATH 315: Applied Statistics | 3 |
| MKTG 230: Intro to Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 431: Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKTG 432: Branding, Advertising, and Promotion | 3 |
| MKTG 235: Digital Marketing | 3 |
Flexible Concentration
| Concentration Courses | 30 Credits |
|---|---|
| Choose 3 credits from the following: | 3 |
| COMM 212: Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 213: Relational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 310: Foundations of Public Relations | 3 |
| Additional Program Faculty approved coursework* | 27 |
Minor in Public Relations
| PR Minor Courses | 18 Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 240: Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMM 310: Foundations of Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 314: Copy Writing for Media | 3 |
| COMM 315: Methods of Public Relations Research | 3 |
| COMM 316: Strategic Communication | 3 |
| MKTG 230: Intro to Marketing | 3 |
